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Initially ignored in the UK, Talk Talk’s second album, It’s My Life, marked the first signs of a shifting trajectory. But it stands up on its own merits as a…
The Other Two – Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert interview
Stephen Morris and Gillian Gilbert’s accidental pop career away from New Order as The Other Two has been an adventure they have never quite controlled… Here the husband-and-wife duo reflect…
The Cure to release Songs Of A Live World Troxy London MMXXIV
The Cure are set to release Songs Of A Live World Troxy London MMXXIV in December with all royalties benefitting the War Child charity. The 1 November saw the release…
ABC announce The Lexicon Of Love Orchestral tour 2025
ABC have revealed details of their Lexicon Of Love Orchestral tour 2025, which sees them perform their timeless debut album in its entirety alongside all the group’s hits across the…
Steve Norman and Carol Decker record Christmas classic
Spandau Ballet’s Steve Norman and Carol Decker of T’Pau have come together to record a version of the seasonal favourite White Christmas. Steve, co-founder of Spandau Ballet, said: “I was…
Chesney Hawkes reunites with Nik Kershaw on new single
Chesney Hawkes reunites with Nik Kershaw on latest single, Live Forever, which is taken from his new album, released next year. The One And Only writer, Nik Kershaw, contributes to…
Dead Or Alive’s Youthquake reissued as 4CD deluxe boxset
The 40th anniversary of Dead Or Alive’s Youthquake album is to be celebrated with an expansive 4CD deluxe boxset reissue. Set for release on 21 February 2025, this special edition…
Travis launch Eat The Beat campaign with food bank donation platform
Travis launch Eat The Beat campaign with food bank donation platform Bankuet to raise funds this Christmas. The band kick off their Raze The Bar Tour at Leeds O2 Academy…
One-Hit Wonders – Best Of The 80s
One-hit wonders are like love affairs – intense, but alas, all-too-brief. Here’s Classic Pop’s rundown of the greatest one-shots ever to earworm their way into the charts and the…
Stevie Wonder’s best-selling hits collection debuts on vinyl
Stevie Wonder’s best-selling hits collection, featuring Superstition, Higher Ground, Signed, Sealed, Delivered I’m Yours and many more, debuts on 2LP set. Motown/UMe has announced the first-ever vinyl release of Stevie…